Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
West Jefferson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Jefferson
$1,735/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,735 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $195 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Jefferson
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Jefferson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Jefferson, NC
Average rent prices in West Jefferson have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
West Jefferson, NC
Rent prices in West Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Jefferson is $1,535, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in West Jefferson run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 14% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,375 |  4% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 26% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,280 | 1% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Jefferson | $1,655 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,535 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,530 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,280
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
West Jefferson
Average rent
$1,655
Apartments
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Jefferson, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in West Jefferson, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Jefferson and Abingdon by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Jefferson
10%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Jefferson, NC is 13% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.
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19%Discover rentals in West Jefferson, NC
11h ago
7863 Nc Highway 163, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
503 Von Turner Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,735
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
660 Ray Taylor Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
113 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
218 Bob Mcneill Rd #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
148 Westwood Acres Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
218 Bob Mcneill Rd #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Apr 22
11h ago
7863 Nc Highway 163, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
148 Westwood Acres Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
660 Ray Taylor Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,735
House for rent
11h ago
7863 Nc Highway 163, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
503 Von Turner Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
148 Westwood Acres Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for West Jefferson, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the West Jefferson rental market.
How much is rent in West Jefferson?
The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,735 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Jefferson?
Average rent prices in West Jefferson have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does West Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Jefferson is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Jefferson?
To comfortably afford rent in West Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).